Chanelle Pharma strengthens management team with key appointments

Thu, Nov 25, 2021

BY DECLAN VARLEY
Chanelle Pharma announced the appointment of Aubrey Mulveen to the new position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).Aubrey joins from C&D Foods, a division of ABP Group, one of Ireland’s largest and most successful family run businesses, where he has been CFO for the last six years.

GMIT and Bluewise Marine sign strategic marine and offshore renewable energy partnership

Thu, Nov 25, 2021

BlueWise Marine and Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) have formed a strategic partnership to collaborate on projects that support the development of innovative scientific solutions for the marine and Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) sectors, utilising national infrastructures and capabilities to support innovation and the commercialisation of novel products and services.

Galway tech professionals encouraged to attend free artificial intelligence summit

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Galway tech industry professionals with an interest in artificial intelligence are encouraged to sign up for a free upcoming summit.

Pizza company targets Galway for new job openings

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Apache Pizza is inviting people from Galway and surrounding counties to attend a recruitment event which has been organised to help fill some 500 new jobs at the company before Christmas.

Pinergy targets Galway with new appointment

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Pinergy, the provider of 100 per cent clean electricity, has appointed Cillian Moloney, as corporate sales manager for the Munster and Connacht regions.

The company says Cillian Moloney will be responsible for managing Pinergy sales across the two provinces, but with a particular focus on the growth opportunities in Galway city. Pinergy says it has a strong customer base in Galway, and the appointment represents the company's commitment to further grow and develop business in the western region.

Kenny’s Bookshop nominated for An Post Bookshop of the Year 2021

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Kenny’s Bookshop and Art Gallery, a Galway institution for more than 80 years, has been shortlisted for the An Post Bookshop of the Year 2021 award.

New programme for creative entrepreneurs launched

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

CREW, Creative Enterprise West, an initiative which supports the creative digital enterprise sector in the west of Ireland has developed a new programme to support creative digital entrepreneurs across their industries.

Called Crew Labs, the programme is aimed at early stage start-ups in the industry, in partnership with GMIT.

Merit Medical Galway launch their Graduate Development Programme 2022

Fri, Nov 05, 2021

Are you a looking for an opportunity to accelerate your future career? Merit Medical are delighted to invite applications to their Graduate Development Programme 2022. As a successful graduate with Merit Medical, you will join the two-year Graduate Development Programme which begins in January 2022.

Golden Discs to open in Galway on Monday

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Golden Discs’ will open its third largest store in Ireland at its new premises in Eyre Square on Monday November 8.

Lorg Media named Best Small Agency at the Sockies

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Four marketing Awards in one week is no mean feat for Lorg Media, a creative and social media marketing agency based in Galway’s West End. The bi-lingual agency was crowned ‘Best Small Agency’ at the 2021 Sockies, Social Media Marketing Awards which took place at Dublin’s Liberty Hall on Thursday evening last. It was the first time in the 11 year history of the Social Media Awards that a ‘Best Agency’ award has been won outside of the capital.

Register now for free admission to Jobs Expo this weekend

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Are you eager to advance in your career in 2021/22? Are you seeking CV evaluation and professional advice from career counsellors? Jobs Expo is returning to Galway this autumn.

Jobs Expo Galway will be held at Leisureland Events Centre this Saturday, November 6 (10am-4pm). Jobs Expo Galway is sponsored by Lidl Ireland and will offer hundreds of active job opportunities. It is also the only careers exhibition of its type to feature free admission.

Callan Tansey Solicitors awarded law firm of the year for medical negligence and personal injuries

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Callan Tansey Solicitors which has an office in Galway, have won Medical Negligence/Personal Injury law firm of the year at the 2021 Irish Law Awards.

Building Careers in Hospitality

Tue, Nov 02, 2021

Dean Galway is on the hunt for a crack team of hospitality legends to join us in launching Galway's newest and coolest hotel this December.

Galway businesses urged to review security from unwanted activity around Halloween

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Security specialists Netwatch anticipate a 40% to 50% increase in unwanted activity at business sites across the country in the coming week, as this has been the pattern in recent years leading up to Halloween.

Warehouses and building sites are likely to experience the highest increase in security breaches, according to Netwatch.

Galway biotech company takes home prize from 2021 SEAI Energy Awards

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Galway-based biotechnology company, Glasport Bio, took home the coveted Excellence in Energy Research and Innovation award and a €10,000 bursary at recent The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Energy Awards.

Loughs Agency announces Galway woman as first female chairperson

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Loughs Agency has welcomed the announcement of its new Board Chairperson, Galwaywoman Heather Mackey, who is also the first female appointee in the role.

Small businesses concerned by change of course on reopening

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Reacting to the Government’s announcement this week regarding updates to Covid-19 public health measures, Small Firms director, Sven Spollen Behrens, has said that many businesses operating in the experience economy are concerned with the decision not to allow full capacity indoor events to take place.

Family business call for establishment of a state agency for indigenous and family business

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

The organisation representing family-owned businesses throughout Ireland has today called for the establishment of a new state agency for indigenous and family businesses which would facilitate the scaling up of the domestic economy at a time when Ireland’s FDI model faces increasing challenges.

Have a free Business Health Check from Halvey and Associates

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Shirley Halvey set up Halvey & Associates in November 2020. Throughout a deeply uncertain spell for the world, Ms Halvey felt that a gap in the market existed.

“The Covid-19 Pandemic has presented many challenges to SMEs, but it has also presented the opportunity for business owners to take a step back, to evaluate companies' structure, costs, and identify areas for growth," she said. “Also, many SME’s have projects that they have earmarked for their business but do not have the manpower or expertise, areas that Halvey and Associates can assist them with.”

Medical Technology Ireland returns to Galway Racecourse

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

Medical Technology Ireland is back on 20-21 October 2021 at Galway Racecourse. The Exhibition and Conference, taking place in the Killanin Stand, features over 80 exhibitors and a two-day conference.

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